South Africa's loss, England's gain

The South-Africa born Kevin Pietersen has had his fair share of controversies and injuries since he made his England debut in November 2004; but, there is no denying that he is one of The Three Lions' best batsmen of the modern era.

Take a look at some of Pietersen's off the field images in this collection.

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David Coulthard (C) of Great Britain and Red Bull Racing meets England cricketer Kevin Pietersen (L) and Manchester United footballer Michael Carrick (R) on the grid before the British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 6, 2008 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

David Coulthard (C) of Great Britain and Red Bull Racing meets England cricketer Kevin Pietersen (L) and Manchester United footballer Michael Carrick (R) on the grid before the British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 6, 2008 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

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